CAVA MEZZE GRILL
1320 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees dropped spatula on floor picked it up with gloved hands and proceeded to put chicken on the grill. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard water debris. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table by pita prep station area. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking chicken with no beard guard. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Feta cheese stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle touching French fries at front counter. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.